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    Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers calls out Jake Quickenden to MMA fight in Newcastle after X Factor star’s debut win

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    AARON CHALMERS has called out Jake Quickenden to an MMA fight in his Newcastle backyard. Geordie Shore’s Chalmers went 5-2 in the cage after his 2017 debut but he has since moved into boxing.
    Aaron Chalmers has called out Jake Quickenden to an MMA fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Jake Quickenden won his MMA debut by KOCredit: Oktagon MMA
    Meanwhile, X Factor star Quickenden, 35, won his MMA debut with a first-round knockout of comedian Paul Smith.
    And with Oktagon MMA coming to Newcastle on January 27, Chalmers, 36, has the perfect bout to bring him back into the cage.
    He said: ”This is a message for Jake Quickenden, I saw your MMA debut the other day. It was very impressive.
    “I’ve been out of the MMA loop for four years now, but I know Oktagon has a big show in Newcastle and I am the hometown hero.
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    “You are 1-0, and I haven’t stepped foot in an MMA ring for four years. Let’s get the party started!”
    All five of Chalmers’ wins in the cage came by stoppage, either from a knockout or submission.
    He has since had four boxing bouts, winning his professional debut on points against Alexander Zeledon.
    This year alone, he faced boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 46, and UFC welterweight Kiefer Crosbie, 33.
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    His most recent fight was on KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion, losing in round three to Idris Virgo, 30.
    Quickenden was meanwhile quick to shut down any comparisons to influencer boxers after his first pro MMA win.
    He said: “They don’t have to do a weight cut, they don’t have to train for 10 months to learn 5 different disciplines.
    “We did a proper weight cut, we lived a fighter’s life, sorry I’m quite emotional about this.”
    Comedian Paul Smith was knocked out in round oneCredit: Okatgon MMA More

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      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card ahead of huge Kingpyn clash

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      KIEFER CROSBIE will take on Aaron Chalmers at the Kingpyn boxing event THIS WEEKEND.The ex-Geordie Shore star fought Floyd Mayweather back in February in an exhibition fight at London’s O2 arena.
      Kiefer Crosbie will take on Aaron Chalmers on July 15
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      Crosbie, 33, has a professional MMA background with a 10-3 record.
      The Dubliner also beat former UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira back in April.
      This will be Crosbie’s first boxing fight and Chalmers’s second.
      The pair fight at the 3Arena in Dublin, on the wildcard of the influencer boxing tournament Kingpyn.
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      When is Kiefer Crosbie and Aaron Chalmers?

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

      What channel is Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers on and can it be live-streamed?

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:
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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs. Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs. Aaron Chalmers
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      Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers reveals talks to become Jake Paul’s first MMA opponent with two-fight deal discussed

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      AARON CHALMERS has put himself in line to be Jake Paul’s first MMA opponent after talks with the Professional Fighters League. Chalmers left behind the Geordie Shore house for a career in MMA in 2017 and he went on to have a 5-2 record in the cage.
      Aaron Chalmers has put himself in line to be Jake Paul’s first MMA opponentCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jake Paul is set to make his MMA debut in 2024Credit: Getty
      But he is now focused on boxing and this year faced American legend Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition.
      Meanwhile, Paul is 6-1 as a boxer but is also signed to MMA promotion PFL, where he is set to make his cage debut in 2024.
      And Chalmers spoke to PFL Europe chief James Frewin during an event in the UK about welcoming the YouTube sensation to MMA.
      He proposed a two-fight deal which would see the celebrity pair share the cage and ring.
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      Chalmers told SunSport: “We were talking.
      “It’s kind of dried up at the moment because I was trying to double up and get a crossover, as in Jake in boxing and in MMA. 
      “He’s obviously getting his way in the boxing and I’m a bit more experienced in MMA.
      “It would make sense for something like that and I would definitely go back to it. 
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      “There’s a lot of hurdles to overcome, Jake’s right up there in the mix, he’s quite a big name. 
      “So I feel like a few wins under my belt in the next few months would hopefully push us back up that ladder.”
      Chalmers, 36, switched over to boxing in 2022 and in only his second bout in the ring he went eight rounds with Mayweather, 46, in February.
      And he returns on Saturday night at the 3Arena in Dublin against Irish MMA veteran Kiefer Crosbie, 33, training partner to Conor McGregor.
      Chalmers said: “He’s MMA based and I’ll tell you hand on heart, whenever Kiefer fights I watch because I know he’s always in a f*****g war. 
      “That’s what gets the blood pumping for me, because I know every fight Kiefer has it’s a war. So that’s what I’m prepared for. 
      “I know that’s what it’s going to be and I can probably say hand on heart it’s going to be fight of the night by a long stretch.” 
      Aaron Chalmers facing off with Kiefer CrosbieCredit: @aaroncgshore More

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      Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers lines up huge next celebrity fight in reality TV battle with date and location secured

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      AARON CHALMERS has lined himself up a huge celebrity fight which will be a reality TV battle. The Geordie Shore star-turned boxer faces MMA veteran Kiefer Crosbie on July 15 in Ireland.
      Floyd Mayweather in his exhibition with Aaron ChalmersCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But Chalmers already has an all-celeb bout against 2018 Love Island winner Jack Fincham to follow.
      He told SunSport: “I have a date for me and Jack.
      “Me and Jack is pencilled in. The date is set, the undercard is apparently set. I’m 95 per cent certain the fight is happening.
      “The date is all pencilled in and everything, the arena is picked. Jack will be the fight after Kiefer.”
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      Fincham boxed as an amateur in his teenage years but returned to the ring last November.
      He shared four rounds with MMA fighter and crossover boxer Anthony Taylor, 34, in Dubai on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard.
      And this February, Chalmers, 36, went six exhibition rounds with boxing legend Mayweather, 46, at London’s O2 Arena.
      He wants four fights this year and already has two secured, starting with Crosbie, 33, and then Fincham, 32.
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      Chalmers said: “It’s a good fight more for my pro fight that one. He’s got a TV background, he was Love Island, I was Geordie Shore. 
      “It’s a good fight all round, for money, sponsors, to push on in the influencer boxing.” 
      Chalmers struck an agreement to fight Fincham on Instagram and he insists there will be no hard feelings until the bell rings.
      He said: “I don’t mind him. I’m not one of these people that really hates anyone I’m going to fight. 
      “We’re all in this for the same thing. Unfortunately when it comes to fight night there can only be one winner, so you’ve got to put everything aside. 
      “So I don’t mind Jack. I know he’s had a rough couple of years in his personal life, from what I’ve seen online. 
      “If he’s trying to better himself by getting in the ring, then so be it. He’s got a hard fight to come back to, which is me.”
      Jack Fincham is set to fight Aaron Chalmers this weekCredit: Refer to Caption More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers LIVE RESULT: Lively fight goes the DISTANCE at the O2 – latest

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is facing Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers RIGHT NOW!Though the undercard was delayed for half an hour at a virtually empty O2 Arena.
      Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
      Chalmers is 5-2 in MMA and last year launched his boxing career.
      But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.

      Start time: Undercard on NOW
      Main event set for 10.30pm UK/ 5.30pm ET
      TV channel: Zeus Network PPV

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      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 8)
      Mayweather holds back, looks to invite Chalmers to have a go at him.
      You can see he is just toying with the Geordie Shore star.
      Floyd is still dancing around the ring, landing punches at will.
      As the fight ends, Mayweather has barely broke a sweat.
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 7)
      Chalmers starts to let his hands go a bit more.
      Even when he lands, Mayweather is blocking them with his gloves and arms.
      Floyd keeps on landing that jab, wearing him down.
      Aaron Chalmers comes forward and Floyd lands a headshot that rocks his opponent.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 6)
      Mayweather toys with Chalmers some more.
      Talking to him the whole time ‘hit my when you want to’ Floyd taunts him.
      Mayweather is just throwing jabs in this one.
      He goes to throw a big punch but sees Chalmers turn away slightly with his guard down and Floyd stops his punch mid-air.
      Think he felt he may hurt him with that one.
      Seems they have decided to have more than the six rounds also.
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 5)
      Chalmers tries coming forward again.
      His jabbing and throwing some big shots toward the head but Floyd is still able to swerve them.
      It is like Aaron Chalmers is boxing a ghost at times, just cannot land anything.
      He looks a bit haunted when Floyd lands one.
      Mayweather does some sort of Michael Jackson spin in the middle of the round.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 4)
      Mayweather keeps on forcing jabs through to Chalmers face.
      He only seems to fly into combos when he gets annoyed with his opponent trying to catch him.
      Aaron Chalmers throws some big punches but Floyd just dodges them.
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 3)
      Mayweather is just getting jabs through Chalmers guard to his face constantly.
      Just picking when he connects.
      Chalmers backs off as soon as Floyd comes forward.
      He has got to be feeling those punches now.
      Mayweather seems to be gesturing for him to put his guard up.
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 2)
      Mayweather is wearing Union Jack shorts and boots tonight.
      Floyd is coming in with some leading attacks and punches.
      Chalmers stands there, guard down, Mayweather jabs him like the game ‘Mike Tyson punchout’.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 1)
      Neither boxer throw a punch for the first round and just keep on touching gloves.
      Then Mayweather throws a left and welcomes Chalmers to the first of these 6 x 2 minute rounds.
      Money-man lands a couple more jabs and Chalmers wears them.
      You can see Floyd’s timing of shots is still there.
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
      We are now having the national anthems of both boxers.
      Mayweather’s entrance involved rappers not quite in sync with the backing music and some even forgetting the words.
      You cannot write this.
      We are ready for the main event…..
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers.
      This is what everyone has come to see.
      The money-man himself.
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee (Round 2)
      Thirty seconds into this round and there are ponytails flying everywhere and Nunn lands some headshots.
      The referee calls it, we did not hold too much for this one when Tommie Lee hit the canvas walking out from her corner with no punches thrown.
      Not one for the boxing hall of fame this one.
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee (Round 1)
      Well, there is no love lost here.
      Haymakers galore.
      Natalie Nunn lands plenty of punches with Tommie Lee looking like she is not sure where she is.
      One way traffic in this round.
      Next bout ready……
      This one should be an interesting one, no exhibition, just two people who don’t like each other.
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
      Could be an interesting one.
      3 x 2 minute rounds in this one.
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 4)
      Diaz comes out this round and looks to come at his opponent.
      Karim’s style is to wait for the attack and catch him with counter combinations.
      He manages to land some big hits on Diaz.
      Credit to both fighters they have taken some big punches.
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 3)
      Both boxers are getting each other in headlocks more in this round.
      Diaz lands one big punch and Karim comes back with a combination.
      You can see they are both feeling the strain of the three rounds as they take big gulps of air.
      Ulysses Diaz with best punch in that round as he catches him with a big uppercut to the chin.
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 2)
      Both fighters are trying to land big uppercuts.
      Karim seems to be landing more of his punches.
      Diaz’s face is looking like it is taking the strain of those landed punches.
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 1)
      Once both of these fighters get close they are trying to unload.
      Both throwing big punches, most of which aren’t landing.
      Diaz seems to be feeling that round more as he takes big intakes of air.
      Next bout at the O2 arena…..
      4 x 2 minute rounds for the next one.
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
      Not much known about these two apart from Diaz coming in with what seems like a balaclava on.
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna (Round 3)
      Ingram spends the round just toying with his opponent.
      He lands combinations of body shots and they are draining Declan Kenna.
      One way traffic from 22-year-old J’Hon Ingram.
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna (Round 2)
      Ingram has the more confidence between the two.
      Kenna seems to just be sending out token jabs that are nowhere near landing.
      Whereas Ingram walks towards him, landing body shots and jabs.
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna (Round 1)
      Kenna starts showboating from the off.
      Ingram looks the more accomplished boxer.
      There seems to be more talking between the boxers than punches thrown in that first round.
      Now for the next attraction…..
      Another bout with 3 x 2 minute rounds.
      In the interviews backstage, Declan promised a knockout here.
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy (Round 3)
      Zepeda lands a punch in the rib section.
      Lovejoy goes down onto one knee after being caught with jab previously.
      This one is over, Lovejoy cannot continue, a jab to the ribs ending it.
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy (Round 2)
      Lovejoy is retired now and has the physique of someone who no longer does much cardio training.
      As he comes forward to have a go at Zepeda it is mainly his momentum that carries both fighters in a clinch on the ropes.
      Not too much to write home about in this one so far.
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy (Round 1)
      This one starts like more of an exhibition bout.
      Token punches thrown by both fighters.
      Zepeda tries to come forward and throw some big punches.
      Not quite up to the two previous bouts we have seen so far tonight.
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, undercard

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set for his first fight in the UK as he faces former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers THIS WEEKEND.Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
      Mayweather will face Chalmers in a clash at the O2 Arena in LondonCredit: www.instagram.com/floydmayweather
      The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Retired in 2017, Mayweather still remains an intimidating prospect and is rated by most as the best defensive boxer of all time.
      The American hasn’t been knocked down for 22 years, when he deliberately put a glove on canvas against Carlos Hernandez due to excruciating pain with a hand injury.
      And none of Mayweather’s exhibition opponents have come close to winning their bouts, though Don Moore did avoid a TKO.
      Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      Chalmers is 5-2 in MMA and last year launched his boxing career.
      That fight ended in a 39-37 points victory against Alexander Zeledon.
      But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.
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      Interestingly, Mayweather only stepped into this fight at the last minute after original opponent Liam Harrison pulled out.
      And there is more than keen interest in this fight up in Chalmers home city of Newcastle.
      Chalmers even says Newcastle United defender Jamal Lascelles is desperate for a ticket, despite having a chance of playing at Wembley in the League Cup final the following day.
      What they said
      Floyd Mayweather: “I’m going to entertain the people. Support me and my opponent.
      “In boxing, I had my time. When I choose to stop exhibitions, I will still support the sport of boxing.
      “I’m a pioneer of being a boxer, I’m an entrepreneur. I’m playing chess in the real world. I’m truly blessed.
      “I can’t take my opponent for granted. It’s entertaining.”
      Aaron Chalmers: “I’m just going to enjoy myself because this is a no-lose situation for me, in any way, shape, or form, so I’ve got nothing to lose.
      “It’s one of these situations where, what’s the worst that can happen? What, he’s going to beat us up?
      “I know I’m going to get punched in the face numerous times. I can handle that. I’ve been elbowed, kneed, and kicked in the face — it doesn’t bother us.
      “So for me, it’s just about going in there and just being as quick and as sharp as I possibly can.
      “You never know, he’s a bit older now — a jab may catch him and just give him a little bit of a shock.
      “That one punch will go all over the world, you know what I mean?
      “So, that’s it, mate — it’s a no-lose situation and I’m just going to have fun the whole night with it.”
      When is Mayweather vs Chalmers?

      Mayweather’s clash with Chalmers will take place on Saturday, February 25.
      The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
      Expect ring-walks for the event to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Mayweather vs Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
      The price will be £24.88 to pre-order.
      Mayweather’s clash against Deji took place on DAZN PPV, but his fights have also been shown on Fite TV before.

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      Mayweather vs Chalmers full card

      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy
      Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales

      What has been said?
      Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “Different face, different name, same results.
      “London we are still rocking and rolling on Feb. 25th at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!!”
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      While Chalmers said: “ITS ON. I’m fighting @floydmayweather at the 02 London on 25th feb!!
      “It doesn’t get much bigger than this for me!! Someone’s 0 has to go. The king is back @KSI, @tommytntfury, @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.” More

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      Newcastle star ‘trying to get tickets for Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers vs Mayweather’ hours before Carabao Cup final

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      A NEWCASTLE star has been trying to get tickets to Aaron Chalmers’ bout with Floyd Mayweather this weekend.The former Geordie Shore MMA fighter is taking on the 50-0 superstar at London’s 02 Arena on Saturday.
      Aaron Chalmers is set to take on Floyd Mayweather on SaturdayCredit: Splash
      Less than 24 hours later the Toon will do battle with Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final.
      Eddie Howe’s side are bidding to win their first domestic trophy since 1955.
      But that doesn’t mean their hasn’t been any interest in Saturday’s fight among their squad.
      Chatting to talkSPORT, Chalmers claimed: “My barber was saying that Jamaal Lascelles was on about getting tickets for the fight.
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      “I’m not sure he’ll be able to get tickets for the fight when he’s got a big cup final the next day.”
      Chalmers, 35, has seven pro MMA bouts to his name, boasting a 5-2 record.
      He has fought just once in boxing, winning on points against Alexander Zeledon.
      His lack of experience in the ring doesn’t mean that he’ll have no support at the 02, however.
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      He added: “I’m hoping a lot of people will be tuning in.
      “I know loads of lads are coming down without a ticket to be in London for the weekend.
      “I would have bet my house this time last year, me fighting Floyd Mayweather and Newcastle being in a cup final because it would never have happened.
      “It’s crazy, it’s big for Newcastle. I would 100 per cent take the Carabao Cup and sixth place in the league – any day of the week.”
      Should Toon stars win, they will share a prize pot of £1million.
      It’s claimed that the cash will be distributed in accordance to matches and minutes played in the League Cup this term.
      Jamaal Lascelles ‘wants to attend’ Chalmers vs MayweatherCredit: Getty
      Newcastle stars will share £1m if they win the Carabao CupCredit: Getty More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers undercard: Who else is fighting on London bill?

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is fighting in the UK for the FIRST time this weekend when he faces ex-Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers.But before the huge main event there’s a full undercard in store at the O2 Arena.

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      And Chalmers (MMA record 5-2, boxing 1-0) already has one eye on either Jake Paul or Tommy Fury next.
      The pair fight in a huge clash in Saudi Arabia 24 hours after Chalmers takes on Mayweather.
      Chalmers told SunSport: “I would like two big years and those two names after the Floyd fight are the ones I kind of thought were getting away from us. 
      “But now, because of the Floyd fight it puts us right back into the mix with all these big names.
      “So yeah, Tommy or Jake, after the fight, the winner or the loser, I’d happily take.”
      Tommie Lee is facing Natalie Nunn on the undercardCredit: PA
      When is Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers takes place on Saturday, February 25.
      London’s O2 Arena plays host.
      The big main event is set to start around 10pm UK time.
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      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      The event kicks off at 6.30pm with boxer Kevin Johnson against MMA star Mike Hales.
      While Natalie Nunn and Tommie Lee settle their feud in the co-main.
      Nunn and Lee will be fighting for the the unofficial title of “TV’s Baddest of All Time” over three two-minute rounds.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
      J’Hon Ingram vs Meeks Kastelo
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy 
      Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales

      Aaron Chalmers and Floyd Mayweather fight in the main eventCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      What TV channel and live stream is it on?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
      The event costs £24.98 to pre-order from the Zeus Network.
      The show is currently only to be shown live streamed on the Zeus Network website and not on a TV channel. More

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      Aaron Chalmers out to set up greatest weekend in Geordie history by beating Floyd Mayweather before Newcastle cup final

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      AARON CHALMERS is out to set up the greatest weekend in Geordie sporting history by beating Floyd Mayweather before Newcastle’s Wembley final.The Geordie Shore star welcomes Mayweather to a UK ring for the first time ever on Saturday, for an exhibition bout at London’s O2 Arena.
      Aaron Chalmers faces Floyd Mayweather in a boxing exhibitionCredit: Getty
      Newcastle play Manchester United in the League Cup finalCredit: Getty
      And the Toon Army are sure to make a weekend out of it with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle taking on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final the following day.
      Chalmers, 35, told SunSport: “I think the O2 will be full of the Toon Army.
      “Everyone I’ve spoken to has said, ‘I’m going down on the Saturday, I’m going to get tickets.’
      “I think the whole of Newcastle are going to make a weekend of it and the good thing with Newcastle fans is they always seem to back their own.
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      “When there’s boxing shows in Newcastle, it’s always a sellout, so hopefully we should have some Newcastle fans in the arena.”
      Chalmers left MTV’s reality TV house in 2017 to pursue a fight career, transitioning to MMA.
      And, after seven fights and five wins, he last year switched to boxing winning his professional debut in June.
      So facing boxing royalty in Mayweather – in just his second bout – seemed as unlikely as Newcastle reaching their first cup final in over two decades.
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      Chalmers said: “What’s the chances of Floyd coming to the UK – first time ever – fighting a Geordie and Newcastle are in a cup final? 
      “That would have been about f*****g 500,000/1 on the bookies if you had put that on last year. It’s mad. It’s crazy. 
      “I feel like no matter what happens in the fight with me and Floyd, it will be a weekend to remember for the rest of my life, especially if Newcastle lift the cup.” 
      Newcastle’s last trip to Wembley for a final came in 1999’s FA Cup final, also against Sunday’s opponents.
      So they have a chance to avenge their defeat to United in a rematch almost 24 years in the making.
      Chalmers could have stayed in London to watch the game but the thought of the five hour journey home with the rest of the Toon Army was enough to put him off.
      He joked: “I was offered, but I’m going to come home. I’m going to come home and have a little party at home with the kids and stuff.

      “The match sounds good, but getting the train home afterwards on the Monday when there’s 50,000 Geordies trying to get home, I just couldn’t think of anything worse.” 
      Mayweather, 46 on Friday, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor.
      But he has returned for five exhibitions since against names from the MMA and social media world.
      None have so far posed a threat to the famously elusive Mayweather, but Chalmers is ready to risk taking one to give one.
      He said: “We’re in a boxing fight, I’m gonna get punched, I know that’s coming. 
      “The fact is if I didn’t want to get punched, I wouldn’t be in a boxing fight, so I know I’m going to get hit. 
      “I’m going to have to try and take that risk at some point to try and get my shots off, so it’s going to be a mad experience. 
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      “I will be wanting to get my shots off, so the answer to that is yeah, I will be taking risks. 
      “Just hopefully not too many risks where I’m going to get clipped on the end of the chin.” 
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